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John Fay has been the Reds beat writer for the Enquirer since 2001. Prior to that, he served in a variety of roles for the Enquirer: backup Reds writer, UC beat writer, backup Bengals writer and as a general assignment reporter. He is a Cincinnati native and a graduate of Elder High School and the University of Dayton.

Monday, June 18, 2007

Possible pick up?

On of general manager Wayne Krivsky’s credo is: You can never have too much pitching. So you’ve got to wonder if the Reds would be interested in left-hander J.C. Romero.The Red Sox released him after designating him for assignment on June 8. He was 1-0 with a 3.15 ERA and a save in the 23 games for Boston. He walked too many – 15 in 20 innings – but he’s a former Twin so Krivsky is familiar with him.

I thought Krivsky's credo was: if a pitcher has a lifetime ERA over 4.50 the Reds need to trade a promising young position player for him?

I highly doubt "Walk 'em Sock 'em" Romero is the answer for the Reds' bullpen misery. His 1.95 WHIP this year was probably part of the reason Boston let him go. Last year's ERA of 6.70 for the Angels was why he left Disneyland, no doubt.

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